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HP ENVY 13 User Guide

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HP Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page Components Identifying hardwareTop components TouchPad Description TouchPad buttons Component Description Lights Button Keys Front components Left-side components Right-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Using wireless devices Wireless and local area networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless key Using the wireless controls Using Wireless Assistant software Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only Identifying the adapter components Connecting the adapter Troubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred network Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon for Wlan is not displayed Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Icon Description Using the action keys Using the hotkeys Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Adjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia software Using the media activity keys Using multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Using Beats Audio Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an Hdmi device Webcam Configuring audio for Hdmi Webcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesPage Setting power devices Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Using the battery meter Conserving powerInitiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current power plan Using power plansSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting AC power Testing an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Using Battery Check Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Removing or inserting the primary battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Using the accessory battery select models only Inserting or removing an accessory battery Identifying the accessory battery componentsPage Battery charging and discharging sequence Calibrating a battery Disposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Drives and external devices Identifying installed drivesDrives Handling drives Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using Disk Cleanup Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Managing power with a parked hard drive Using the external optical drive select models only Using external drivesConnecting optional external drives Sharing optical drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a digital card Inserting a digital card Pull the digital card from the slot External devices Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in Windows Managing an administrator password Administrator password Power-on password Using antivirus software Installing critical security updates Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Page Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility MenusSystem Configuration menu Main menu Diagnostics menu Updating the BiosUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionPage Creating recovery discs Backup and recovery Backing up your information Using system restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Create a system restore point Recovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window USB Index Wlan Hdmi